Stang Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks Deadman, Looking forward to seeing this build. Great craftsmanship! Stang out The member I made the models for will post a build with picture as soon as he gets the three bezels . Thanks for the kind word I can't wait to see the build.
Fusedspine33 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Deadman's A-10 C Cockpit Build Deadman, Stang and fellow builders, I reached out to Deadman and he agreed to design and upload these DDI and MPCD prints to his Shapeways shop. I wanted a print that would be faithful to the original size and design, use easily sourced low profile switches, have room for wiring and offer enough projection to somewhat simulate the depth and varied projections in the Hornet pit yet allow the use of a single monitor behind an MDF mask. Unfortunately, the square push buttons don’t come in gray and are not backlit. I masked each button and sprayed them with Testors dark gray and a matte clear coat. Each button snaps into place with no wiggle or added glue needed. The rotary and potentiometer holes are all sized for 1/8” shaft rotary switches and potentiometers, and could be drilled out for 1/4” versions. Each mounting hole is reinforced and full depth of the print. Deadman has the actual parts listed that he made them to fit. For the Harrier builders the MPCD looks identical to the displays in the AV-8B. I still need to cut the shafts on the pots and rotaries once I sort out the knobs to use, these aren’t quite right yet. Thanks Deadman great job! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 17, 2020 by Fusedspine33
Deadman Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 Hey Thanks so much for posting they look great I am so pleased they assembled as we planed. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Stang Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Awesome Fusedspine! (me too) Deadman's work (as usual), is typically spot on, and that bezel looks fantastic with the switches and rotaries in place. Have you built up your cockpit yet? Stand out
Fusedspine33 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 The left and right consoles are 80% complete. Started with using hobby level rotaries and switches and just wasn’t satisfied with how they felt. I have been adding better quality as my budget allows. With these I now have enough to template and build the front dash MDF mask. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Deadman Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 You can't go wrong with good quality switches and rotaries. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Stang Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) Hi Deadman, Just curious, did you design your Shapeway DDI and MPCD display bezels for a specific monitor / display? If so, which one? Also, Did you do the Heading Course Box for the MPCD? Is it available on Shapeways? I'm not seeing it if it is. Thanks and great work on the design. Top notch as usual! :thumbup: Stang out Edited January 28, 2020 by Stang
Fusedspine33 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 My plan when I asked him to make these is a single 28” monitor displaying the 2 DDIs , MPCD, IEFI, RWR as viewports and the 5 backup instruments by Helios. Unfortunately there are no square mini monitors and the more monitors you add the worse FPS suffers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Deadman Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) NO this was designed to Fusedspine33 spec you may find an acceptable 5 inch square or 7 inch sq tft display with a driver board either on the net some place i have seen them but do not have a link. I could easily adapt the bezel for either Edited January 28, 2020 by Deadman https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted February 23, 2020 Author Posted February 23, 2020 https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9aa_1518447544 https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 These HGU 55 helmet wraps look very good. https://www.moody.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2092423/helmet-wraps-foster-pride-in-pilots/ https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted March 21, 2020 Author Posted March 21, 2020 an oldie but very good https://www.facebook.com/122ndFighterWing/videos/912283168823718/ https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted March 23, 2020 Author Posted March 23, 2020 Couple of vids to check out https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=upujO_1579028948 https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted March 24, 2020 Author Posted March 24, 2020 an interesting addition to A-10 pilots protective gear https://theaviationgeekclub.com/a-10-pilot-explains-why-flying-the-hog-without-earplugs-is-like-attending-the-biggest-heavy-metal-concert-in-the-world/?fbclid=IwAR0bicsXnN3hRSzE1XuP1ejU513n-8MQFervohiN3gYC6Hp42EkktjvvCYE https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted March 26, 2020 Author Posted March 26, 2020 this video has some great pictures and information. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted March 30, 2020 Author Posted March 30, 2020 https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 I am surprised this A-10C still does not have any glare shield wings. The New Demo team patch is bad ass as well. https://scontent-den4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91890448_523275185000786_4411539902483660800_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=2d5d41&_nc_ohc=nCw-aVrbzCoAX-iTRyH&_nc_ht=scontent-den4-1.xx&oh=88a76af5c08d55de5f2d9451fb4d925d&oe=5EAB7796 https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted April 5, 2020 Author Posted April 5, 2020 This may be of some interest to some. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32842/the-bronco-is-back-a-fleet-of-ov-10s-will-help-train-air-force-forward-air-controllers?fbclid=IwAR36gPBuozEwgajn4pnGKPaottW4ewxCjgEsB0u4P7NabF98xjye40pqyxw https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted April 8, 2020 Author Posted April 8, 2020 https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/04/08/a-10-forced-to-make-emergency-belly-landing-at-moody-afb/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+AIR&fbclid=IwAR152iDxBS0fBangyyHNE5dlH_h89LhlWo7plH7Pz0-4S9js8bvGza0ewzE https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted April 8, 2020 Author Posted April 8, 2020 UpDate https://taskandpurpose.com/news/a-10-thunderbolt-belly-landing-moody-air-force-base?fbclid=IwAR0mbd3FThpUUxvXu-d06W4IlVm1mnrWeFydC5phAThRp44ileov-Sxo8Kw https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Deadman Posted April 9, 2020 Author Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) hey guys just found this on eBay if your going to use Dzus connectors and rail you need one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/DZUS-Fastener-Tool-Aircraft-Tools-PT31-2A/383483745786?epid=12028600479&hash=item59496995fa:g:BMkAAOSw6EhUOr04 I have attached a copy of the instructions that came with mine you can do everything with this tool Edited April 10, 2020 by Deadman https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Hansolo Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 Nice find Deadman. Looks very similar to the one I purchased years ago. Works beatifully Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album
Deadman Posted April 10, 2020 Author Posted April 10, 2020 Hey Hans how is it going? Found this today guys purchased a boat load of F-18s Wow https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32869/this-man-owns-the-worlds-most-advanced-private-air-force-after-buying-46-f-a-18-hornets?fbclid=IwAR3-faCp_6FbJkyMTBQAZT5gCoTaeprHSsqX1_anCErY1DwjPvt5G9L8AEI https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
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